Features of Bearing on Underwater Object Using Phase Information of a Differential Stereo Sensor by V. A. Shirokov, A. I. Bazhenova, V. N. Milich

“…The results of comparing two methods for determining the bearing on an object are presented: by the difference in the time of arrival of the pulse-leading edges and by the maximum of the cross-correlation function (CCF). …”
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Main Features of SMEs Organisation System by Ovidiu NICOLESCU

“… SMEs present many particularities which influence to a large extend their functionality and performance. …”
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On recovering the shape of a quantum tree from the spectrum of the Dirichlet boundary problem by O. Boyko, O. Martynyuk, V. Pivovarchik

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The importance of correcting for health-related survey non-response when estimating health expectancies: Evidence from The HUNT Study by Fred Schroyen

“…OBJECTIVE: Using longitudinal data from the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), I investigate the extent to which adjustments for a health-related sample selection affect the age profiles for the prevalence of functional impairment (FI) and the associated disability-free life expectancy (DFLE). …”
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Impact of Non-Stationary Pressure on a Cylindrical Shell with Elastic Core by D.V. Tarlakovskii, G.V. Fedotenkov

“…The construction of the original coefficients of the series expansions has been carried out analytically with the help of the asymptotically equivalent functions. Examples of calculations are presented.…”
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Sequential patterning of dynamic brain states distinguish Parkinson’s disease patients with mild cognitive impairments by Aaron S. Kemp, A. Journey Eubank, Yahya Younus, James E. Galvin, Fred W. Prior, Linda J. Larson-Prior

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease which presents clinically with progressive impairments in motoric and cognitive functioning. …”
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Fuzzy Programming Approach to Solve Multi-Objective Fully Fuzzy Transportation Problem by Admasu Tadesse, Sirkumar Acharya, Berhanu Belay

“…The fuzziness of the objective functions and the fuzzy constraints of the programming problem are defuzzified using the ranking function and the equality property between two fuzzy numbers, respectively. …”
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Fuzzy Programming Approach to Solve Multi-Objective Fully Fuzzy Transportation Problem by Admasu Tadesse, Sirkumar Acharya, Berhanu Belay

“…The fuzziness of the objective functions and the fuzzy constraints of the programming problem are defuzzified using the ranking function and the equality property between two fuzzy numbers, respectively. …”
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Translating Similes: a Comparative Perspective on Romanian Versions of the Novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carrol by Gabriela ȘAGANEAN

“…The article aims at emphasizing the role of simile in the literary work as a powerful stylistic device that enhances the image, emotional depth and significance of the text. Various functions of simile are presented, including its ability to create vivid visual impressions, to facilitate comparisons for a clearer understanding and to arouse an emotional resonance while reading literary texts. …”
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Repetitive acceptance sampling plan based on truncated life test for type-I half-logistic Burr X distributions by A. Kiapour, Harsh Tripathi, Shiba Masoumi

“…Hypothetical example is provided to illustrate the presented tables. A real life example is considered to explain the application of proposed $$ RASP$$ RASP .…”
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Conference Report: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Beginners – A Review of the fMRI Experience IV, 13–14 May 2002, Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Healt... by Daniel Caggiano, Mateus Joffily

“…The purpose of the meeting was to provide a platform for students working with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to present their research to an international audience of peers. …”
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Effects of home-based mirror therapy and cognitive therapeutic exercise on the improvement of the upper extremity functions in patients with severe hemiparesis after a stroke: a pr... by Josefa Gonzalez-Santos, Raul Soto-Camara, Paula Rodriguez-Fernández, Maria Jimenez-Barrios, Jeronimo Gonzalez-Bernal, Carla Collazo-Riobo, Maha Jahouh, Yolanda Bravo-Anguiano, Jose M Trejo-Gabriel-Galan

“…The results will be disseminated through open-access peer-reviewed journals, conference presentation, broadcast media and a presentation to stakeholders. …”
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Determining the deficit coefficient as a function of irrigation depth and distribution uniformity Determinação do coeficiente de déficit em função da lâmina de irrigação e da unifo... by Everardo C. Mantovani, Gregório G. Faccioli, Brauliro G. Leal, Luis C. Costa, Antônio A. Soares, Paulo S. L. Freitas

“…The present study aimed at the development of the water deficit coefficient as a function of the Christiansen uniformity coefficient and relationship between the applied water depth and that required by a given crop, taking into account that the water distribution by the sprinkler follows a normal distribution. …”
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Teor de nitrato em alface hidropônica em função de vazões e períodos de pós-colheita Nitrate content in hydroponic lettuce in function of flow rate and post-harvest periods by Antonio Aprígio, Roberto Rezende, Paulo S. L. de Freitas, André R. da Costa, Renan S. de Souza

“…<br>The objective of this study was to determine the nitrate (NO3-) content present in lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.) of the Vera cultivar, produced under hydroponic system, in function of different flow rates and post-harvest periods. …”
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c.7156C > T p.(Gln2386*) variant causes loss-of-function of the USP9X gene in a female-restricted X-linked syndromic intellectual disability: a case report by Talyta Alves da Silva Campos, Alex Honda Bernardes, Irene Plaza Pinto, Hiane Aparecida da Silva Teixeira, Juliana Ferreira da Silva, Victor Cortázio do Prado Santos, Raffael Zatarin, Aparecido Divino da Cruz

“…The mutation leads to protein function loss due to haploinsufficiency, resulting in a dominant X-linked disorder. …”
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A 4&#x2013;40 V Input Floating&#x2013;Ground GaN-Based Buck&#x2013;Boost Converter With Pre-Charge Function for Enhanced Power Efficiency by Weizhong Chen, Lei Chen, Ping Gui

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Impact on Mental, Physical and Cognitive functioning of a Critical care sTay during the COVID-19 pandemic (IMPACCT COVID-19): protocol for a prospective, multicentre, mixed-methods... by Felipe González-Seguel, Agustín Camus-Molina, Jaime Leppe, Ana Cristina Castro-Avila, Catalina Merino-Osorio, Ana Castro-Ávila, Camilo Cáceres Parra, Eduardo González Tapia, Felipe Muñoz-Muñoz, Fernanda Baus Auil, Javiera Aguilera Scarpati, Joaquín Olave, Macarena Leiva-Corvalán, Pilar Castro, Yerko Villagra Jofré

“…Clinical Frailty Scale, Charlson comorbidity index, mobility (Functional Status Score for the Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit) and muscle strength (Medical Research Council Sum Score) will be assessed at ICU discharge. …”
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Enhancing cognitive function in breast cancer survivors through community-based aerobic exercise training: protocol for a Hybrid Type I effectiveness–implementation study employing... by Paul Estabrooks, Jessica D Austin, Brenda Ernst, Diane K Ehlers, Lindsey L Page, Edward Ofori, Gwenndolyn C Porter, Jason Fanning, Gabriella Hickman, Paul McKim, Melissa Cole, Maliyah Donaldson, B Blair Braden, Katie L Kunze, Richard J Butterfield, Leslie C Baxter, Tim A Ahles

“…Brain structure and function are measured via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at baseline and 6 months. …”
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Effects of empagliflozin on functional capacity, LV filling pressure, and cardiac reserves in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure with preserved ejection fract... by Artem Ovchinnikov, Alexandra Potekhina, Anastasiia Filatova, Olga Svirida, Kristina Zherebchikova, Fail Ageev, Evgeny Belyavskiy

“…Methods In the present prospective single-center trial, we enrolled 70 diabetic patients with stable HF according to the New York Heart Association functional class II–III criteria, an LV ejection fraction ≥ 50%, and increased LV filling pressure at rest and/or during exercise (determined by echocardiography). …”
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Does the alternating timing of rTMS combined with soft-hand rehabilitation robot affect the recovery of hand function in patients after stroke? A study protocol for a multicentre r... by Ying Shen, Jiang Xu, Ting Zhou, Xinyue Wang, Hongxing Wang, Wenjun Dai, Chuan Guo, Xuejing Li, Xiaobing Chen, Kai Leng Catherine Chan, Fei Lu, Qinglun Su

“…Introduction Combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with robotic training could result in more significant improvements in motor function than either treatment alone. The efficacy of this combination may depend on the sequencing of the interventions. …”
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